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Y821 KUY

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,318 mi
Last recorded165,318 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 KUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 165,318 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 165,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 164,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 162,345 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 162,345 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 151,187 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 151,187 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 122,316 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 106,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 106,440 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 94,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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Y821 KUY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 101,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y821 KUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y821 KUY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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